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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.61, 805.03 and 211.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.61, 805.03 and 211.98 is: 318.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.61 : 805.03 = 211.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.61/805.03 = 211.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.61x = 805.03 × 211.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.61x = 170,647.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,647.72/536.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.01

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